It can get difficult to manage tantrums and meltdowns. Parents and caregivers who experience this, often wonder how to calm their autistic child. We wanted to gather some information on what are meltdowns and tantrums, and how to deal with…
A comprehensive guide on how to tackle food aversions and food sensitivity amongst children with autism. What is Sensory Sensitivity? can often be found alongside with autism. Sensory issues that can be found with autism usually include…
Behavioral therapy describes types of therapy that treat mental health disorders. Through this therapy, it is aimed to identify and help change the harmful or unhealthy behaviors. Behavioral therapy is based on the idea that all behaviors…
Restricted and repetitive behaviors are one of the hallmark symptoms of autism spectrum disorder. These mean the repetitive movements, ritualistic behavior such as rocking back and forth. , sensory sensitivities are included in the…
Although children develop at their own paces, there is an age range where most children learn certain skills. If a child is taking longer to learn a skill, this may be an indication of a delay. If you are wondering whether your child has…
Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD in short, is a neurological disorder where individuals give abnormal responses to sensory information that the individual perceives. SPD is in a way difficulty integrating information from the senses…
Children are naturally curious. Part of growing up entails exploration, pushing boundaries, breaking the rules, and deciphering social cues. Because these early years are often full of unpredictability and rambunctiousness (think about the…
Focus Techniques for ADHD / ADD Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be challenging for parents, especially when it comes time to teach about concentration skills. Here we’ve outlined some strategies to help…
The benefits of treating ADHD with stimulant medication are well-documented and numerous, and while nearly 80% of children receiving the likes of Ritalin and Adderall will have their symptoms improve, there are occasions when parents should…